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J351 SOH

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,085 mi
Last recorded17,085 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ351 SOH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 17,085 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front,centre and rear undersills,floors and chassis rails slightly corroded

spare tyre defective

water leak

Fail 10 Oct 2011 17,066 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front,centre and rear undersills,floors and chassis rails slightly corroded

hazards require attention soon

spare tyre defective

water leak

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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J351 SOH is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,041 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J351 SOH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J351 SOH is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 September 1991.

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